Principal Database Engineer
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Shapeways is the leading 3D printing marketplace and community, empowering designers to bring amazing products to life. By giving anyone the ability to quickly and affordably turn ideas from digital designs into real products, Shapeways is fundamentally changing how products are made and by whom.Through Shapeways, designers gain access to the best industrial 3D printing technology, capable of manufacturing products with complex designs in a wide range of high-quality materials. 3D printing turns raw materials into original products, from wedding rings to rocketships, model trains to iPhone cases, and prototypes to industrial engineering parts. The Shapeways community can sell their products, share ideas, and get feedback from creative consumers and other designers around the world.Headquartered in New York, Shapeways has factories and offices in Eindhoven, Queens, and Seattle. Shapeways is a spin-out of the lifestyle incubator of Royal Philips Electronics, and our investors include Union Square Ventures, Index Ventures, Lux Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Job description:
Shapeways is hiring a Principal Database Engineer - this position will be end responsible for all database technology and data modelling for Shapeways 3D Printing Marketplace, API, and Additive Manufacturing ERP system.ResponsibilitiesOwn the architecture for the data assets – logical and physical data models, real time and data warehouse relational and non-relational databases, and data securityWrite and maintain high-quality code with emphasis on security, performance, and scalabilityDefine system architecture and technology strategies, best practices, guidelines and standards that balance short term and long term objectivesReview changes in code, queries and the environment to determine impacts on system performanceOperate across multiple functional teams interacting with Product Management, Development, Quality, and OperationsDrive planning and architecture roadmap creationContribute to software design, development discussionsPerform technical analysis to present pros and cons of various solutions to problemsMentor team members and share knowledge to enhance team functionKey GoalsEnsure data availability for all business units at ShapewaysLeading the on-going design and implementation of logical and physical data modelsEnsure that both the physical data model and database technology support scalable, highly available computing (e.g. clustering, active/passive, disaster recovery)Leading the on-going design and implementation of big data technology assets, including data warehouses

Requirements:
3+ years of applicable Database Architect experience8+ years of experience designing and maintaining relational database systemsExpert with MYSQL 5.5 Percona (other versions welcome)Expert with Unix/LinuxExpert with physical storage hardware and software configurations

Benefits:
Why join our team?Shapeways is breaking new ground in the field of 3D printing. With our website and marketplace for designers, our goal is to give everyone access to the revolution of additive manufacturing. This isn’t your typical web business – we have a physical product at the back end. If you’d like to work in a dynamic, collaborative, respectful environment where colleagues share ideas and encourage each other to think creatively, Shapeways is just what you’re looking for. Fun is also part of our DNA – a sense of humor is a must! You’ll also have the coolest desk toys anywhere.Stock options in the companyMedical Benefits (individual at 100%)Vision insurance at a cost to the employee.Dental insurance at a cost to the employee.Flexible Spending AccountCommuter Benefits401(k)Four weeks of PTO (20 days total/year) in addition to national holidaysFive sick days/yearFlexible schedule and work-from-home optionStocked fridge (free food, drinks, beer etc), free lunch at LICWorking with some of the most talented, passionate, creative innovators in NYC. Best culture out there.